0000007918.Epidemiology Program Planner.Hs-Ophp/Bioterr/Prep Lab

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

Develops, implements, and coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans and programs related to epidemiology activities. The role coordinates public- and private-sector healthcare stakeholders, supports integrated healthcare and public health planning, analyzes program data, and prepares reports and technical materials. It also leads infectious disease outbreak investigations and develops response plans for public health emergencies.

The position works in a standard office environment, requires visits to off-site locations, and includes 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Emergency Management, Business, or a job-related field of study.
• Three years of professional work experience related to emergency management, public health emergency preparedness, or a job-related field, including professional planning.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Knowledge of local- and state-level public health emergency preparedness response and planning concepts, practices, and statutes; epidemiology and public health; and investigative techniques.
• Ability to foster partnerships nationally, statewide, regionally, and locally, and to handle crisis situations.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize, and facilitate stakeholder groups of safety and emergency management professionals and responders from public and private sectors of the healthcare industry; communicate emergency plans, roles, and responsibilities during public health emergencies and catastrophes.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate community planning sessions using best practices, real events, research, and analysis to develop strategic direction for integrated healthcare and public health preparedness and response.
• Analyze project data, trends, and activities; identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, needs, and gaps; and develop reports and data for federal, state, and county officials, stakeholders, and grantors.
• Prepare publications, reports, and official documents; assist in planning and managing surveillance systems and data files; and develop technical information related to the program.
• Lead infectious disease outbreak investigations, establish prevention and control measures, work with local and regional health officials on outbreak response and documentation, and develop detailed response plans during public health emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level